The “8 Waste” methodology of lean management principles focuses on lab processes in a new METTLER TOLEDO guide and offers a useful way to identify non-value adding or unnecessary steps in routine ...

Hospitals looking to increase efficiency are applying lean principles to centralized labs, though a number of considerations are key when planning such a facility. Northwell Health, for example, is ...

If Lean Laboratory is properly implemented, the results can be impressive ─ delivering simpler workflows and processes, reduced lead times, and increased laboratory efficiency. Successful lean ...

The successful implementation of “lean manufacturing” in various fields has inspired many businesses to adopt this model in their laboratories as well. However, laboratories have different challenges ...

For laboratory managers who embrace Lean Sigma principles and practices. some programs in the healthcare reform law may provide opportunities to help preserve and even grow hospital revenue. For ...

If you read major business publications, you have noted phrases such as "lean thinking," "lean transformation," "lean implementation" or "lean business." They all refer to the same lean process.